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Events Calendar

February 3 - March 3

Art A Day: A 30-Day Studio Challenge

Creativity meets discipline in the studio! We showcase the creative output of six Gallery Artists asked to meet the "Daily Challenge."Learn more: Art a Day

Artists' Nook: Elizabeth See

March 3–30

Fine Feathered Friends

It’s all things avian in the Gallery, where the upcoming Fine Feathered Friends exhibition during the month of March will feature art and events all related to birds. Learn more: Fine Feathered Friends

March 22, 10am-1pm

Introduction to Ebru Cloud Art: Marbling and the Creative Process

Inspired by the ancient art of Ebru, or "cloud art," this workshop is unique approach to jump-starting one’s imagination, taking participants on their own journeys of creativity, where the product is creative expression—and 8–10 pieces of marbled paper.Learn More: Ebru "Cloud Art"

March 23-26

All-Arts Spring Break Theatre Camp

All kinds of artists are needed for a great performance, from writers and musicians to visual artists and dancers--and of course, the actors and crew. This camp will give students the opportunity to engage with all forms of art as they bring a favorite book to the stage.

March 31, April 14 & 28, May 12 & 26

Exploring Embroidery

Tuesdays this spring, join Kristina Hinchliff to learn and practice handwork techniques. Whether you're an artist who has never picked up needle and thread, an embroiderer who's never been into an art center, or are simply looking for a creative outlet, this is the workshop for you!Learn More: Exploring Embroidery

April 10 – 12, 2015

Qiang Huang Three-day basics of oil painting workshop

Qiang’s approaches to still-life painting will be demonstrated with particular focus on composing dramatic setups by observing the light distribution, and using bold and loose strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas.
Learn More: Qiang Huang

Every Friday, 9am-12pm

Life & Portrait Drawing Labs

Please join us in the studio Friday mornings, 9-noon, to draw, paint, or sculpt from a live model. We’ll provide the model, easels and tables; you bring your art supplies and enjoy honing your skills. All skill levels are welcome.Learn More: Life & Portrait Drawing Labs

Every Thursday, 9am-12pm

Oil Painting with Cathleen Rehfeld

This oil painting class is designed for novices and experts alike. Cathleen's techniques are meant to meet every artist wherever you are in your painting journey.

February 13-28

The Full Monty

CAST Theater and Columbia Center for the Arts are pulling out all the stops this February when they bring The Full Monty to the stage. The Full Monty is a story of a broke and out of work steelworker who finds inspiration after bumping into a male stripper. He and his equally desperate friends decide to give it their all – or rather show it all – to get rich quick.

April 6-11

Missoula Children's Theatre presents Blackbeard the Pirate

Blackbeard the Pirate is part of Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project and is presented locally by CAST Theater and Columbia Center for the Arts. MCT is a fun and focused, week-long theatre experience. Productions are complete with costumes, scenery and makeup.

GO! Sense of Place Lecture: Michael McCloskey, Oregon's Special History in Conserving its Environment

March 11-12, 7pm

Lunafest 2015

Presented by Hood River Soroptimist and CCA, this season’s program of eight selected films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community.

April 17, 8pm

"I Carried A Watermelon": a Dirty Dancing Story by TriptheDark Dance Company

"I Carried A Watermelon": A Dirty Dancing Story, by Portland dance company TriptheDark, is equal parts homage and irreverence: everything you always loved about Dirty Dancing, and everything you didn't know it was missing.